Morris Animal Foundation Commits $13 Million for Animal Health Studies, Veterinary Scholars Program
Morris Animal Foundation Commits $13 Million for Animal Health Studies, Veterinary Scholars Program
The Denver-based Morris Animal Foundation has announced a three-year, $13 million commitment to support animal health studies and train new veterinary scientists.
Beginning in 2010, MAF will provide funding to new and established researchers, veterinary students, and veterinarians pursuing animal health studies at five dozen veterinary colleges, zoological institutions, and scientific research centers around the world. The studies will focus on various aspects of canine, feline, equine, llama, and alpaca health, including orthopedic problems, infectious diseases, heart disease, nutrition, and genetics.
In response to the growing shortage of veterinary scientists, MAF committed $3.1 million to its Veterinary Student Scholars program, which will provide short-term grants to sixty students interested in animal health and welfare. The grants will enable students to work with mentors on research projects and encourage them to consider a career in veterinary research.
MAF also announced that eight veterinarians have entered its new Pfizer Animal Health-Morris Animal Foundation Veterinary Fellowships for Advanced Study program, which provides funding for veterinary professionals to pursue advanced study that will lead to careers in research.
“New Veterinary Research Will Help Animals Enjoy Longer, Healthier Lives.”
Morris Animal Foundation Press Release
10/28/09.
Primary Subject: Animal Welfare
Location(s): Colorado, Denver, National
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